6687Social Sciences7197Social Issues and Social Welfare7198Animal Rights7199Crime6845Disabilities7200Housing7201Human Rights7202Hunger7203Literacy7480Peace7204Philanthropy and Social Service7467Poverty7205Public Safety7206Social Work7251Terrorism7212Warres:ipl-86803Founded by six female Nobel Peace Laureates, this foundation promotes non-violent efforts for peace, human rights, and a sustainable future.http://nobelwomensinitiative.org/res:ipl-86803EnglishNobel Women's InitiativeJody WilliamsShirin EbadiWangari MaathaiRigoberta Mench?? TumBetty WilliamsMairead Corrigan Maguirenobel laureatesnon-violenceNobel Women's Initiative2011-10-17T15:59:18.778ZNobel Women's Initiative2011-10-17T15:59:18.778ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--PeaceSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--WarSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Philanthropy & Social ServiceSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6512United StatesAllscriptsMisys Healthcare, Inc.A searchable and browseable database which lists rehabilitation providers, caregiving centers and retirement homes for seniors all over the United States. The information provided about each center includes name, location, number of beds, and type of service provided.http://www.extendedcare.com/Search/Search.aspxres:ipl-6512EnglishAllscriptsMisys Healthcare, Inc.senior citizensretirement facilitysenior healthnursing homenursing homelong term careExtended Care Information Network2011-07-18T18:00:03.155ZExtended Care Information Network2011-07-18T18:00:03.155ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Seniorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10698"The place to start for progressive education reform, alternative politics, multicultural community, and a huge collection of progressive resources." Site includes progressive on-line news resources, chat room, forums, and links to many other progressive Web resources.http://cafeprogressive.50webs.com/res:ipl-10698EnglishprogressivepoliticsCafe Progressive2011-02-23T15:51:01.105ZCafe Progressive2011-02-23T15:51:01.105ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9479Points of Light FoundationThis locator service allows users to find designated "Points of Light" volunteer centers in each of the 50 states of America. Volunteer Centers are mostly independent non-profit organizations that work to bring "people and community needs together through a range of programs and services." They provide a variety of programs and services such as "p ... http://www.handsonnetwork.org/res:ipl-9479EnglishCommunity ServiceVolunteerLocator ServicePoints of Light Foundation HandsOn Network Volunteer Centers2011-10-03T15:26:16.616ZPoints of Light Foundation HandsOn Network Volunteer Centers2011-10-03T15:26:16.616ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-86729Council on Foreign RelationsSince 2002, the United States has used Guant??namo Bay as a location for detaining suspected terrorists. A "succinctly explained" overview of this controversial consequence of the War on Terror is provided by author Jonathan Masters in this Backgrounder from the non-partisan Council on Foreign Relations.http://www.cfr.org/terrorism-and-the-law/closing-guantanamo/p18525res:ipl-86729EnglishCouncil on Foreign RelationsterroristdetaineedetaineesClosing Guantanamo?2011-08-22T18:20:26.153ZClosing Guantanamo?2011-08-22T18:20:26.153ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Terrorisminfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-86733Angry citizens in Tunisia, Egypt, and other parts of the Middle East rose up in protest in 2011. This website traces those events with an interactive timeline.http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2011/mar/22/middle-east-protest-interactive-timelineres:ipl-86733EnglishThe Guardian (U.K. newspaper)pro-democracyprotestsdemonstrationsArab spring: an interactive timeline of Middle East protests2011-08-22T18:20:26.603ZArab spring: an interactive timeline of Middle East protests2011-08-22T18:20:26.603ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-86744Curry, TomChurch, George J.The Los Angeles riots of 1992 were caused by the interaction of police and a citizen. In LA, police were videotaped beating a man during a traffic stop. The city rioted for six days after three of the officers were acquitted, and the jury failed to reach a verdict about the fourth officer. This is a Time Magazine article by GEORGE J. CHURCH, Sylves ... http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,975498-1,00.htmlres:ipl-86744EnglishTime MagazineRodney KingRodney King riotspolice brutalityThe Fire this Time2011-08-22T18:20:26.698ZThe Fire this Time2011-08-22T18:20:26.698ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-86732This website has a comprehensive look at the still unsettled situation in England. It has a timeline; interactive maps; and links to stories, photos, videos, and audio about the riots. The site is updated as developments occur.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14436499res:ipl-86732EnglishBBC NewsriotriotsTottenhamEngland riots: Maps and Timelines2011-08-22T18:20:26.512ZEngland riots: Maps and Timelines2011-08-22T18:20:26.512ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-86754August 19, 2011, was World Humanitarian Day. This resource describes the crisis in the Horn of Africa and tells the story of a humanitarian aid worker there. People interested in supporting the relief effort can learn about how they can help and connect with reliable aid organizations.http://ochaonline.un.org/whd/res:ipl-86754EnglishUnited NationshungerfaminepovertyWorld Humanitarian Day2011-08-22T18:20:27.058ZWorld Humanitarian Day2011-08-22T18:20:27.058ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10115Marc MacYoungThis site gives you infomation and practical advice on how to avoid crime and violence. There is information about how to avoid dangerous situations and people, including explanations of how criminals think and operate. The site also gives warning signs of potentially violent people and situations.http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/index.htmlEnglishself-defenseviolenceviolent crimeNo Nonsense Self-defense2009-12-09T19:49:58.450ZNo Nonsense Self-defense2009-12-09T19:49:58.450ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-13705Includes many resources for elders and their families, including information about housing, nutrition, caregivers' information, Alzheimer's resources, statistics on aging, and other resources. Also includes the Resource Directory for Older People.http://www.aoa.gov/EnglishU.S. Administration on AgingdiversitydisabilityAoAcivil rightsolder adultscommunicationemergencydiseasepreventionHHSpovertyhomelessnessnursing homestransportationAdministration on Aging2009-12-09T19:51:36.794ZAdministration on Aging2009-12-09T19:51:36.794ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Seniorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-13573World Almanac Education Group Inc."Resources and support for people working to understand and alleviate poverty." Includes news, text of reports, and an extensive poverty databank.http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTPOVERTY/0,,menuPK:336998~pagePK:149018~piPK:149093~theSitePK:336992,00.htmlEnglishSpanishFrenchPoverty Net2009-12-09T19:51:33.706ZPoverty Net2009-12-09T19:51:33.706ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Povertyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10880Tennessee Fair Housing CouncilA "resource designed to serve both the fair housing advocacy community and the general public with timely news and information regarding the issues of housing discrimination." This comprehensive site covers current and archived fair housing news, a database of fair housing cases, statutory materials, an agency finder, and action alerts.http://fairhousing.com/Englishfair housingdiscrimination in housinglegal resourcesThe National Fair Housing Advocate Online2009-12-09T19:50:22.059ZThe National Fair Housing Advocate Online2009-12-09T19:50:22.059ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Housinginfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-11196International Dyslexia AssociationInternational non-profit organization devoted to the study and treatment of the learning disability dyslexia. Its web site provides general information on this condition (including common warning signs), news on assistive technologies, listings of related conferences and seminars, legislative information, and more.http://www.interdys.org/Englishlearning disabilitiesThe International Dyslexia Association2009-12-09T19:50:32.109ZThe International Dyslexia Association2009-12-09T19:50:32.109ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Disabilitiesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73460The National Poverty Center (NPC) ???conducts and promotes multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research on the causes and consequences of poverty.??? Included in this site are frequently asked questions, news and events, research, publications and a list of links.http://www.npc.umich.edu/poverty/EnglishUniversity of MichiganNational Poverty Center2009-12-09T20:11:44.026ZNational Poverty Center2009-12-09T20:11:44.026ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Povertyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73282This comprehensive site gives information regarding food and nutrition. Information available includes data and statistics, community outreach and nutrition education.http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/EnglishU. S. Department of Agriculturefood securityUSDA Nutrition Assistance Programs2009-12-09T20:11:39.103ZUSDA Nutrition Assistance Programs2009-12-09T20:11:39.103ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Hungerinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73283This site gives the myths and facts of world hunger.http://rehydrate.org/facts/hunger.htmEnglishOffice on Global Educationpovertyfood securityHunger: Myths and Realities2009-12-09T20:11:39.180ZHunger: Myths and Realities2009-12-09T20:11:39.180ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Hungerinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73516???This UNESCO-endorsed project is intended to encourage people to think about peace, talk about peace, and write a new song that we will collect and self-publish in a book. These songs will promote peace, cultural acceptance and understanding for those who work towards peace throughout the world.???http://www.newsongsforpeace.org/EnglishNew Songs for PeaceNew Songs for Peace2009-12-09T20:11:45.991ZNew Songs for Peace2009-12-09T20:11:45.991ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Peaceinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73433CanadaProvides ???public access to current legal information, resources and organizations that relate to welfare, housing, mental health, WCB, EI, CPP, First Nations, and other areas of law which are relevant to people who are physically, mentally, socially, economically or otherwise marginalized.??? This site contains online resources relevant to Canadi ... http://www.povnet.org/EnglishVancouver Community NetworkPov.net2009-12-09T20:11:43.201ZPov.net2009-12-09T20:11:43.201ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Povertyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67370Bard, Mitchell G.Part of a site dedicated to collecting information on Jewish history and current affairs, the terrorism section covers terrorist attacks in Israel and Palestine, as well as the United States and Middle East.http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Terrorism/terrortoc.htmlEnglishAmerican-Israeli Cooperative EnterpriseJewish Virtual Library: Terrorism2009-12-09T20:09:01.031ZJewish Virtual Library: Terrorism2009-12-09T20:09:01.031ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Terrorisminfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67378This site covers the United States' policies on counterterrorism both in the States and abroad. Includes current events, press releases, and the archival site which existed prior to the Presidency of George W. Bush.http://www.state.gov/s/ct/EnglishBureau of Public AffairsTerrorismU.S. Department of State: Counterterrorism Office2009-12-09T20:09:01.275ZU.S. Department of State: Counterterrorism Office2009-12-09T20:09:01.275ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Terrorisminfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67375Council on Foreign Relations"If you???re bewildered by anthrax, Afghanistan, and a lot else that???s happened since September 11, join the crowd. Our aim is to help sort it all out for you???in a question-and-answer format that???s authoritative, easily understandable, and nonpartisan." A service of the Council on Foreign Relations.http://www.cfr.org/issue/135/EnglishTerrorism: Questions and Answers2009-12-09T20:09:01.125ZTerrorism: Questions and Answers2009-12-09T20:09:01.125ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Terrorisminfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67376This site outlines the role of the UN in global anti-terrorism actions. There are links to specific legislative measures and other organizations concerned with terrorism. There is also an informative list of partnerships of which UNODC is part.http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/terrorism/index.htmlEnglishUnited Nations Office on Drug and Crimeterroristanti-terrorismUNODC and Terrorism Preventiom2009-12-09T20:09:01.200ZUNODC and Terrorism Preventiom2009-12-09T20:09:01.200ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Terrorisminfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6514American Association of Retired PersonsThe AARP has compiled a lot of information for seniors together in this site. There is information about legal issues relating to retired persons as well as informational essays about lifestyle changes, family, money management, working etc. Further, there is information about volunteer and community programs in which retired persons can either don ... http://www.aarp.org/EnglishUnited StatesThe American Association of Retired Persons2009-12-09T20:08:43.842ZThe American Association of Retired Persons2009-12-09T20:08:43.842ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Seniorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6665United StatesYuri Rubinsky Insight FoundationWebsite for a private company dedicated to promoting access to the web and other technology for those with disabilities. Also includes disability/Internet-related news and workshop and conference listings.http://www.paciellogroup.com/index.phpEnglishPaciello GroupResourcesAdaptive TechnologiesAssistive Technologywebableweb accessibilityWAIPaciello Groupdisabilityhandicapaccessibilitycompanyweb consultingThe Paciello Group2009-12-09T20:08:47.755ZThe Paciello Group2009-12-09T20:08:47.755ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Disabilitiesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6734Listings of volunteer resource centers in Western Australia as well as in ohter parts of the Continent. Calendar of events including such things as 'volunteer day'; and a list of services and resources provided by this center. The site is not huge but there is some useful information especially for those in Western Australia.http://www.volunteer.org.au/EnglishAustraliaThe Volunteer Center of Western Australia2009-12-09T20:08:59.274ZThe Volunteer Center of Western Australia2009-12-09T20:08:59.274ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6687An excellent place to look for the ABCs about learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder. Provides information about how to get help, how to assess your own child, a glossary of terms, teaching techniques, parenting tips, and more. You can also view a calendar of events in the LD community and have a chance to purchase current publicatio ... http://www.ldonline.org/index.phpEnglishLearning DisabilitiesAttention Deficit DisorderAdaptive TechnologiesAssistive TechnologyLD Online2009-12-09T20:08:48.413ZLD Online2009-12-09T20:08:48.413ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Disabilitiesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9998Community Tool Box (CTB) Team"The Community Tool Box is the world's largest resource for free information on essential skills for building healthy communities." Thousands of pages of practical, step-by-step guidance in specific community-building skills are available in hundreds of sections.http://ctb.ku.edu/en/default.aspxres:ipl-9998EnglishWork Group for Community Health and Development at the University of KansascommunityhealthThe Community Toolbox2010-10-04T17:08:22.932ZThe Community Toolbox2010-10-04T17:08:22.932ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6729A network of information for folks in the Victoria Region of Australia. Includes names, addresses and phone numbers of community outreach organizations dealing with housing, unemployment, and general human services. The site also includes a listing of employment opportunities.http://www.infoxchange.net.au/res:ipl-6729EnglishInfoExchange AustraliaAustraliaCommunicationtrainingThe Info XChange2010-11-09T01:32:33.911ZThe Info XChange2010-11-09T01:32:33.911ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-37453Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA collection of CDC information resources for the public, as well as laboratory & public health professionals, on preparing for and responding to terrorist threats of biological, chemical or radiological origin. Site topics include: Preparation & Planning, Emergency Response, Lab Information, Surveillance, News & Media Relations, Training, Resourc ... http://www.bt.cdc.gov/res:ipl-37453EnglishBioterrorism Preparedness and Response Planning2011-07-25T13:26:50.245ZBioterrorism Preparedness and Response Planning2011-07-25T13:26:50.245ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Public SafetySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Terrorisminfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10869"An interactive community of providers, consumers, policymakers, researchers, and public agencies at federal, state, and local levels." The website offers information for agencies for the homeless including training and best practices. It also features fact sheets for various types of people who are homeless, and a library of articles that can be b ... http://www.nrchmi.samhsa.gov/default.aspxres:ipl-10869EnglishSubstance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administrationhousingpolicytreatmentmental healthwomenyouthsubstanceresearchemploymentHomelessness Resource Center2011-09-02T17:45:41.672ZHomelessness Resource Center2011-09-02T17:45:41.672ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Social WorkSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Homelessnessinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-11189Homestore, Inc.Senior Housing Net's Information Center provides a glossary of terms, a moving checklist, and links to health information and long term care financing. Senior Housing Net's directory contains descriptions, photographs, floor plans, online tours, links to onsite managers of retirement communities, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The re ... http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/EnglishHousingRetirementNursing HomesAssisted LivingSenior Housing Net2009-12-09T19:50:31.944ZSenior Housing Net2009-12-09T19:50:31.944ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--SeniorsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Housinginfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-81654Featuring everything a grandparent might want to know, including expert advice on games, movies, vacations, finance, food, toys, and more, including basic information like how to break the ice with your grandchildren. Advice is all for a grandparents' perspective, whether you are right next door or across the country from your grandchildren.http://www.grandparents.com/gp/home/index.htmlEnglishGrandparents.com LLCgrandmagrandpatherapisteducationfamilyfinancehealthlegallong-distanceactivitiescoloringgamesmoviessing-alongsvacationsfoodtoysgiftscruisesroad tripstheme parksdisneytourscookingkitchenrecipesgadgetsclothesshoesmusicsportsGrandparents.com2009-12-09T20:14:46.580ZGrandparents.com2009-12-09T20:14:46.580ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Seniorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-70041Thelen, DavidThis website serves as an information clearinghouse for a parent advocacy group that provides photographs of and information about missing and abducted children. This web site is created as a resource for parents of missing children as well as lawyers, other non-profits and non-governmental agencies, and the agencies that must deal with child abdu ... http://www.findthekids.com/EnglishabductionkidnappingThe Committee for Missing Children2009-12-09T20:10:17.929ZThe Committee for Missing Children2009-12-09T20:10:17.929ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--CrimeSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72477This Michigan-based family services institution serves the Middle Eastern Community with services such as emergency food service, translation and interpretation, family and job counseling and many more.http://www.arabacc.org/social_services.htmlEnglishArab American and Chaldean Councilfood bankfood securityArab American and Chaldean Council2009-12-09T20:11:19.308ZArab American and Chaldean Council2009-12-09T20:11:19.308ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--PovertySocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Food Reliefinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73472Koca, RichardThis organization is dedicated to helping homeless and street children improve their lives. Site gives information about outreach programs, news and ways to get involved.http://www.standupforkids.org/standupforkids/EnglishStandUp for Kids2009-12-09T20:11:44.612ZStandUp for Kids2009-12-09T20:11:44.612ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--ChildrenSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Homelessnessinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73278This comprehensive site gives standards on how to assess and analyze food security, nutrition, malnutrition and food aid. Also gives fact sheets such as a food security assessment checklist, nutrition assessment checklist and a chart of nutritional requirements.http://www.sphereproject.org/handbook/html/5_ch3.htmEnglishThe Sphere ProjectMinimum standards in Food Security, Nutrition and Food Aid2009-12-09T20:11:38.946ZMinimum standards in Food Security, Nutrition and Food Aid2009-12-09T20:11:38.946ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--NutritionSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Hungerinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72883Cutler, Sharon SultanMature Resources is a free internet monthly magazine covering a range of subject of interest to baby boomers through senior citizens. Topics include health and wellness, travel, leisure, retirement, and financial planning.http://www.matureresources.org/EnglishOn Track MarketingMature Resources2009-12-09T20:11:27.588ZMature Resources2009-12-09T20:11:27.588ZfedoraAdminActiveE-JournalMonthlySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--SeniorsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Seniorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67800As a service of the World Hunger Education Service, the goal of this website is to "inform the community of people interested in issues of hunger and poverty, the public, and policymakers, about the causes, extent, and efforts to end hunger and poverty in the United States and the world."http://www.worldhunger.org/EnglishWorld Hunger Education ServiceNutritionglobal hungerWorld Hunger Notes2009-12-09T20:09:14.328ZWorld Hunger Notes2009-12-09T20:09:14.328ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--PovertySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Hungerinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67820Feeding America is the leading hunger-relief charity in the country, supporting a network of food and hunger related agencies across local communities. Provides links and information for becoming involved in the fight against domestic hunger.http://feedingamerica.org/EnglishFeeding Americapovertyactivismvolunteerfood bankfood insecurityFeeding America2009-12-09T20:09:15.007ZFeeding America2009-12-09T20:09:15.007ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Philanthropy & Social ServiceSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Hungerinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73520The Center for the Development of Peace and Well-Being seeks to promote peace ???by conducting and disseminating scientific research into the nature of peaceful human interactions.??? Site includes articles, news and events and a list of resources.http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/res:ipl-73520EnglishUniversity of California, BerkeleyThe Center for the Development of Peace and Well-Being2010-09-22T19:25:43.499ZThe Center for the Development of Peace and Well-Being2010-09-22T19:25:43.499ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--PeaceSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Peace--Peace Movementsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-76187National Center for Victims of CrimeThe NCVC, an advocacy organization for crime victims since 1985, has worked with more than 10,000 organizations and criminal justice agencies serving millions of crime victims. The site provides resources to victims of violence. Best viewed on Internet Explorer 6.0 and above.http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspxEnglishNational Center for Victims of Crimevictimcrimesviolencedomestic violencelawpolicepolicingstalkingcrimes against childrencrimes against elderlyabuseThe National Center for Victims of Crime2009-12-09T20:12:55.589ZThe National Center for Victims of Crime2009-12-09T20:12:55.589ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Public SafetySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Social WorkSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-85686SudanThe New York Times CompanyCountry profile, current news, past articles, videos and editorials from the New York Times online edition.http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/international/countriesandterritories/sudan/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=sudan&st=cseres:ipl-85686EnglishSulzberger Jr., ArthurAfricaLost Boyselectionscivil warindependencesecessionhuman rightsDarfurSudan News - Breaking World Sudan News - The New York Times2011-04-04T14:03:39.583ZSudan News - Breaking World Sudan News - The New York Times2011-04-04T14:03:39.583ZfedoraAdminActiveRegional & Country Information--AfricaSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--WarSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-87168Collection of resources on the digital divide.http://www.ipl.org/div/digitaldivide/res:ipl-87168Englishipl2: Information You Can TrustBridging the Digital DivideDigital Divide and GenderDigital Divide in Social MediaDigital Divide With MobilesDigital LiteracyEducationGeneralGlobal Digital DivideHigh-Speed BroadbandMinoritiesPublic Libraries??? RolesTechnological Device Gapipl2 Digital Divide Collection2012-12-18T17:53:15.266Zipl2 Digital Divide Collection2012-12-18T17:53:15.266ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer LiteracySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Information Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-86085Online home of "Hollywood's Leading Charity" detailing their mission, the various causes they support, current projects and campaigns, which celebrities are contributing, and how to get involved.http://www.eifoundation.org/res:ipl-86085EnglishEntertainment Industry FoundationcharitycharitableoutreachdonorsfoundationsgrantsiParticipateEntertainment Industry Foundation (EIF)2011-03-02T14:49:39.544ZEntertainment Industry Foundation (EIF)2011-03-02T14:49:39.544ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Philanthropy & Social Serviceinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-85703United StatesUnited States Federal Trade Commission"Provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information."http://www.onguardonline.gov/res:ipl-85703EnglishUnited States Federal Trade CommissionFTCfederaltradecommissioninternetfraudOnGuard Online2011-02-08T01:49:25.693ZOnGuard Online2011-02-08T01:49:25.693ZfedoraAdminActiveComputers & Internet--CybercultureSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8462Lubin, JimA long list of articles about disability and links to disability resources on the Web, including databases, resource sites, events, products, services. Special page with numerous links to sources for information on accessible web page design.http://www.makoa.org/index.htmlres:ipl-8462EnglishAdaptive TechnologiesAssistive TechnologiesSpecial Needs ResourcesdisABILITY Information and Resources2011-03-14T14:08:44.379ZdisABILITY Information and Resources2011-03-14T14:08:44.379ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesEducation--Special Educationinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-85836Online home of the City Year program through which young adults ages 17-24 dedicate an entire year of their lives to public service "as tutors and mentors, running after-school programs and leading youth leadership programs." City Year serves 20 cities across the United States and has satellite affiliate programs in London and South Africa.http://www.cityyear.org/res:ipl-85836EnglishCity Year, Inc.americorpscommunity servicegap yearyoung leaderschange the worldtutormentorrole modelmake a differenceentry level jobsCity Year2011-02-14T15:28:05.442ZCity Year2011-02-14T15:28:05.442ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Philanthropy & Social Serviceinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73443This is an interview with Jared Bernstein, a co-director of research at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington D.C., in which he is interviewed about income inequality in the U.S.http://multinationalmonitor.org/mm2003/03may/may03interviewsbernstein.htmlres:ipl-73443EnglishMultinational Monitorwealth disparitywhite wealthblack wealthearnings gapunionsminimum wageMultinational Monitor: The Hierarchy of Income Inequality in the United States2011-02-23T15:51:13.237ZMultinational Monitor: The Hierarchy of Income Inequality in the United States2011-02-23T15:51:13.237ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Working Poorinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67263Resources for getting involved with animal rights campaigns. Also presents a collection of information on the variety of animals the IFAW fund focuses on.http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw_united_states/res:ipl-67263EnglishInternational Fund for Animal Welfareanimal rightsanimal crueltyanimal lobbyistsanimal welfareenvironmentconservationhabitatnaturewildlifesealswhalesInternational Fund for Animal Welfare2011-08-08T16:18:52.899ZInternational Fund for Animal Welfare2011-08-08T16:18:52.899ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Animal Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-12912Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe website, sponsored by the CDC, provides information and educational resources about lead poisoning. It includes literature, explanation of symptoms, screening information, and research and outreach news.http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/res:ipl-12912EnglishU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesChildrenPublic healthPaintlead poisoninglead paintCDC--Lead2011-08-08T16:18:44.011ZCDC--Lead2011-08-08T16:18:44.011ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Public SafetyHealth & Medical Sciences--Pediatricsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-86764Hicks, TylerThe New York Times features two slide shows about the famine in Somalia: "Fleeing to Kenya (July 2011)" and "Dangers Hinder Aid (August 2011)." Thousands of Somalis are fleeing to refugee camps in Kenya every day. Many people, particularly children, die along the way; malnutrition puts them at increased risk for contracting deadly diseases. Insurge ... http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/03/world/africa/Somalia-Famine-Index.htmlres:ipl-86764EnglishThe New York TimeshungerstarvationFamine in Somalia - Photographs - NYTimes.com2011-09-02T17:45:54.325ZFamine in Somalia - Photographs - NYTimes.com2011-09-02T17:45:54.325ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Famineinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73469This site explores the issue of street children from an international perspective. Site gives latest news, children???s rights publications and links to related organizations.http://www.hrw.org/en/children/street-childrenres:ipl-73469EnglishHuman Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch: Street Children2011-07-05T18:25:44.399ZHuman Rights Watch: Street Children2011-07-05T18:25:44.399ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Childreninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10038Todd HoffProvides information and resources related to creating land trusts in order to protect environmentally valuable land from development and destruction.http://www.possibility.com/LandTrust/EnglishenvironmentenvironmentalismconservationpreservationLand Trust2009-12-09T19:49:55.574ZLand Trust2009-12-09T19:49:55.574ZfedoraAdminActiveScience & Technology--Environmental Sciences & EcologySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10104New Generation Media, LLCThis comprehensive site features articles on parenting, movie revies, tips, resources, facts, and a wealth of other information. A must visit site for parents and children.http://www.parent.net/EnglishParent News2009-12-09T19:49:57.982ZParent News2009-12-09T19:49:57.982ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-13149Benton FoundationThe Benton Foundation seeks to utilize the public interest use of communications to bring about social benefits. Through its seven projects, the foundation attempts to shape the public interest in emerging communications environment in the public interest. The Foundation merges philanthropy, public policy and community action to use digital media t ... http://www.benton.org/EnglishLibrariesEducationPublic MediaHuman RightsHealthCommunity PartnershipsDigital DividePublic PolicyThe Benton Foundation2009-12-09T19:51:23.319ZThe Benton Foundation2009-12-09T19:51:23.319ZfedoraAdminActiveComputers & Internet--InternetScience & Technology--CommunicationsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10743National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research"Accessible web page design enables people with disabilities to use the Internet--and helps everyone to use the Internet better. InfoUse and other key national sources have developed materials on principles of accessible design, along with some specific guidelines."http://www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/accessibility/index.phpEnglishdisabilitiesWeb accessibilities guidelinesDisability Data Accessibility Issues2009-12-09T19:50:17.857ZDisability Data Accessibility Issues2009-12-09T19:50:17.857ZfedoraAdminActiveComputers & Internet--InternetSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Disabilitiesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10501FamilyEducation"The FamilyEducation Company's mission is to help parents help their children succeed. We provide parents with the information and resources they need to actively participate in their children's learning process." This site addresses topics related to children of all ages and contains resources dealing with schools, news and policy, parenting, the ... http://www.familyeducation.com/home/Englishparent educationfamily educationFamily Education Network2009-12-09T19:50:09.583ZFamily Education Network2009-12-09T19:50:09.583ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeTeachers & Parents Cornerinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10495Jan HuntDedicated to parenting and education that respects children. Research articles by leading writers in the field about attachment parenting, breastfeeding, child advocacy, homeschooling. Also book reviews and letters from readers around the world.http://www.naturalchild.org/Englishattachment parentingbreastfeedingchild advocacyhomeschoolingThe Natural Child Project2009-12-09T19:50:09.406ZThe Natural Child Project2009-12-09T19:50:09.406ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeEducation--Alternative--Homeschoolinginfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10413Amnesty InternationalAn annual report covering human rights issues and violations around the world. The report is divided by region, and contains a general overview for each region, with links to reports for individual countries. Topics include the death penalty and executions, war and refugees, imprisonment, and political dissent.http://www.amnesty.org/EnglishAmnesty International Report 20052009-12-09T19:50:06.944ZAmnesty International Report 20052009-12-09T19:50:06.944ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10897The Why Files: The Science Behind the News"Art Crimes. How does science help to solve fraud - the most popular category of art crime? Art fakery is a peculiar beast. Sometimes it is driven by pure greed. Sometimes it is driven by misplaced artistic admiration." Art Attack includes sections on detection techniques, such as the use of neutrons and x-rays.http://whyfiles.org/081art_sci/EnglishfraudfakelootingArt Attack2009-12-09T19:50:22.388ZArt Attack2009-12-09T19:50:22.388ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--CrimeArts & Humanities--Fine Artsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10371Nationwide federation of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that advances practical, community-based solutions to homelessness. This Web site provides a vast array of information about homelessness for service providers and for the general public. Available resources include Background and Statistics, Policy and Legislation, Best Practi ... http://www.endhomelessness.org/EnglishhomelessnesshousingNational Alliance to End Homelessness2009-12-09T19:50:04.964ZNational Alliance to End Homelessness2009-12-09T19:50:04.964ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Homelessnessinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-11746National Center for Victims of Crime"IFCC's mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet. For victims of Internet fraud, IFCC provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at all levels, IFCC offers a central repository for complaints related to Inter ... http://www.ic3.gov/EnglishInternet Fraud Complaint Center2009-12-09T19:50:47.823ZInternet Fraud Complaint Center2009-12-09T19:50:47.823ZfedoraAdminActiveComputers & Internet--InternetSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-79495Berger, SandyAimed at providing basic computer instruction and beyond, for "those who didn't grow up with computers." Compukiss offers tips, reviews, and up-to-date news as well as how-to videos especially for baby boomers and seniors.http://www.compukiss.com/Englishcomputercomputerscomputer basicscomputer instructioncomputer tipscomputer tutorialsguideguideshow-tointernetInternetinternet basicsInternet basicsinternet instructionInternet instructionsoftware reviewsoftware reviewsCompukiss2009-12-09T20:14:02.579ZCompukiss2009-12-09T20:14:02.579ZfedoraAdminActiveComputers & Internet--InternetSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8085The Nobel Foundation"The Official Site of the Nobel Foundation" includes information on Nobel prizes, awarders, and ceremonies. Includes educational games.http://nobelprize.org/EnglishNobel Web ABAlfred Nobelnobel prizesNobel LaureatesNobel LaureateNobelprize.org - The Ultimate Source for Nobel Prize Information2009-12-09T20:14:21.278ZNobelprize.org - The Ultimate Source for Nobel Prize Information2009-12-09T20:14:21.278ZfedoraAdminActiveScience & TechnologyBusiness & Economics--EconomicsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-49261Holden, GaryA search engine and web directory for social workers.http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/wwwrsw/EnglishNew York UniversityWorld Wide Web Resources for Social Workers2009-12-09T20:05:50.701ZWorld Wide Web Resources for Social Workers2009-12-09T20:05:50.701ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Social Workinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-49253PETAThe official homepage of PETA.http://www.peta.org/EnglishPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals2009-12-09T20:05:50.477ZPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals2009-12-09T20:05:50.477ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Animal Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-69991KianThis is a searchable database of baby names, including historical meanings and popularity.http://www.thinkbabynames.com/EnglishbabiesnameThink Baby Names2009-12-09T20:10:16.283ZThink Baby Names2009-12-09T20:10:16.283ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-70191One World One People for PeacePromotes volunteering all over the world to "turn the concept of world peace from a theoretical ideal into a practical, workable reality through positive means." There are links to related articles, organizations and world-wide volunteer oppotunites.http://www.oneworldonepeople.org/EnglishOne World One People for Peace2009-12-09T20:10:21.953ZOne World One People for Peace2009-12-09T20:10:21.953ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Peace--Peace Movementsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-70216Glasser, DebbieNewsForParents.org is directed at parents. Updated daily, the site provides clear, concise, jargon-free news and information related to children???s health, development and education. Founded by a licensed clinical psychologist.http://www.newsforparents.org/EnglishparentsparentingchildrenkidsNews for Parents2009-12-09T20:10:22.821ZNews for Parents2009-12-09T20:10:22.821ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72652UkraineRussiaThis site gives a historical overview of the famine that occurred in the Ukraine during the collectivization period of the Soviet Union.http://www.infoukes.com/history/famine/gregorovich/EnglishUkrainian Fraternal AssociationkulakspeasantsCommunist PartyRussiaFive Year PlanStalinBlack famine in Ukraine 1932-332009-12-09T20:11:21.477ZBlack famine in Ukraine 1932-332009-12-09T20:11:21.477ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Famineinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73528The Institute of World Affairs is ???a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt organization devoted to international understanding and the peaceful resolution of conflict.??? Site includes articles, news and events and resources regarding conflict prevention and peace-building programs.http://www.iwa.org/EnglishInstitute of World AffairsInstitute of World Affairs2009-12-09T20:11:46.242ZInstitute of World Affairs2009-12-09T20:11:46.242ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Peace--Peace Movementsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73439Haussamen, BrockThis site contains resources arguing both for or against an increase in the minimum wage and how it would affect the poor. All resources are relatively recent (year 2000 and later).http://www.raiseminwage.org/EnglishRaising the National Minimum Wage: Information, Opinion, Research2009-12-09T20:11:43.366ZRaising the National Minimum Wage: Information, Opinion, Research2009-12-09T20:11:43.366ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Working Poorinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72995Young, AustinA new idea towards alleviating hunger, this site features a map of publicly accessible fruit trees that are fruiting around the Los Angeles area. There is also information on neighborhood food resources for particular areas.http://www.fallenfruit.org/Englishinner city food securityurban agricultureFallen Fruit2009-12-09T20:11:31.471ZFallen Fruit2009-12-09T20:11:31.471ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Community Gardensinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73535???Dedicated to promoting and supporting media literacy education as a framework for accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating media content, CML works to help citizens, especially the young, develop critical thinking and media production skills needed to live fully in the 21st century media culture.??? Site includes resource catalog, news, pub ... http://www.medialit.org/EnglishCenter for Media LiteracyCenter for Media Literacy2009-12-09T20:11:46.393ZCenter for Media Literacy2009-12-09T20:11:46.393ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Information Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73463Covering Kids & Families (CKF), seeks to reduce the number of uninsured children and adults who are eligible but not enrolled in Medicaid SCHIP by ???conducting and coordinating outreach programs, simplify enrollment and renewal processes and coordinating existing health care coverage programs.???http://www.coveringkidsandfamilies.org/EnglishCovering Kids & FamiliesCovering Kids & Families2009-12-09T20:11:44.102ZCovering Kids & Families2009-12-09T20:11:44.102ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Childreninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73537This report seeks to ???describe the status of adult literacy in the United States, report on national trends and identify relationships between literacy and selected characteristics of adults.??? Site includes information on defining and measuring literacy, publications, resources, historical data, assessment design, data for analysis and archived ... http://nces.ed.gov/naal/EnglishNational Center for Education StatisticsNational Assessments of Adult Literacy2009-12-09T20:11:46.469ZNational Assessments of Adult Literacy2009-12-09T20:11:46.469ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Functional Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73142Horsley, LeeCrime Films is part of the larger Crime Culture website and includes annotated links, film reviews, articles, and sections specifically on gangster or detective films, film noir, parodies, tv series, neo-noir, and more.http://www.crimeculture.com/Contents/CrimeFilms-5.htmlEnglishCrime Films2009-12-09T20:11:33.661ZCrime Films2009-12-09T20:11:33.661ZfedoraAdminActiveEntertainment & Leisure--Movies--Genres--DramaSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73345Miller, MevWomen-centered literacy and adult education curriculum resources, such as lesson plans, information for literacy workers, resource list, conversation circles and links.http://www.litwomen.org/welearn.htmlEnglishWE LEARNWE LEARN Women Expanding/ Literacy Education Action Resource Network2009-12-09T20:11:40.991ZWE LEARN Women Expanding/ Literacy Education Action Resource Network2009-12-09T20:11:40.991ZfedoraAdminActiveEducation--Adult EducationSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Functional Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72983Johnson, BetsyComprehensive information about starting a community garden; online publications available about starting your own community garden.http://communitygarden.org/EnglishThe American Community Gardening Associationurban agriculturecity farmingAmerican Community Gardening Association2009-12-09T20:11:30.976ZAmerican Community Gardening Association2009-12-09T20:11:30.976ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Community Gardensinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72475This site provides information on emergency food service, specializing in kosher food. This Seattle, Washington site serves Jewish people in any location and provides service for any people within the surrounding three zip codes.http://www.jfsseattle.org/emergency.htmlEnglishJewish Family Servicefood securityfood bankkosher foodJewish Family Service Emergency Services2009-12-09T20:11:19.234ZJewish Family Service Emergency Services2009-12-09T20:11:19.234ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Food Reliefinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73545This article looks at the Great Depression and World War II in the framework of the economics of John Maynard Keynes.http://www.fff.org/freedom/0395d.aspEnglishThe Future of Freedom Foundationmilitary KeynesianismWorld War II and the Triumph of Keynesianism2009-12-09T20:11:46.803ZWorld War II and the Triumph of Keynesianism2009-12-09T20:11:46.803ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--War--Economic Aspectsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72979???The Beyond Organic radio show is an unique environmental radio and multimedia program, addressing issues of organic food and farming, social and environmental sustainability?????? with news, interviews and research.http://www.beyondorganic.com/index.phpEnglishStraus Communicationshttp://www.beyondorganic.com/index.phpThe Beyond Organic Show2009-12-09T20:11:30.820ZThe Beyond Organic Show2009-12-09T20:11:30.820ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Community Gardensinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72657IrelandThis site gives an overview of Potato Blight, the conditions contributing to it in nineteenth century Ireland, and why we should still be concerned about this pathogen.http://whyfiles.org/128potato_blight/EnglishUniversity of Wisconsin-Madisonpotato faminecrop diseaseIrelandIrish peopleplant pathogensReturn of the Potato Blight2009-12-09T20:11:21.552ZReturn of the Potato Blight2009-12-09T20:11:21.552ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Famineinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73276Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D.This site gives information about nutrition during pregnancy for vegans.http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/veganpregnancy.htmEnglishThe Vegetarian Resource Groupvegatarian dietgestationThe Vegan Diet During Pregnancy and Lactation2009-12-09T20:11:38.787ZThe Vegan Diet During Pregnancy and Lactation2009-12-09T20:11:38.787ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Nutritioninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72986Information regarding urban agriculture and ???brownfields???, or contaminated city plots, and the methods of cleaning them up. Downloadable PDF files with information regarding soil contamination and urban agriculture.http://mse-research.mcgill.ca/envr401_2002/brownfields/EnglishMcGill Universityremediationurban agricultureBrownfield Remediation: Solutions for Urban Agriculture2009-12-09T20:11:31.051ZBrownfield Remediation: Solutions for Urban Agriculture2009-12-09T20:11:31.051ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Community Gardensinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73541???Peace Dividend Trust (PDT) is a non-profit foundation that promotes the growth of private enterprise in post-conflict economies by helping donors, aid agencies, and investors support local labour and entrepreneurs.??? PDT helps donors, aid agencies and investors support the growth of local business in post-conflict economies. Site gives list of ... http://www.peacedividendtrust.org/EnglishPeace Dividend TrustPeace Dividend Trust2009-12-09T20:11:46.619ZPeace Dividend Trust2009-12-09T20:11:46.619ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--War--Economic Aspectsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72991A very interesting site including information about community, container and rooftop gardening, community kitchens, gardening with children and a month-by-month guide.http://www.foodshare.net/toolbox_main.htmEnglishField to Table Centresustainable livingFood Share Learning Centre2009-12-09T20:11:31.395ZFood Share Learning Centre2009-12-09T20:11:31.395ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Community Gardensinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73549This site takes a look at U.S. history from the time period of 1941-1980 and examines the socio/political climate and the subsequent effects on the U.S. economy.http://www.learnhistory.org.uk/usa/economyww2.htmEnglishLearn HistoryThe U.S. Economy at War2009-12-09T20:11:46.954ZThe U.S. Economy at War2009-12-09T20:11:46.954ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--War--Economic Aspectsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73280This site gives an easy-to-understand overview of nutrition and healthy eating.http://www.livestrong.com/article/13950-nutrition-know-how/EnglishCool NursedietCool Nurse: Nutrition2009-12-09T20:11:39.021ZCool Nurse: Nutrition2009-12-09T20:11:39.021ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Nutritioninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73445This is a comprehensive site seeks to ???deepen the understanding and analysis about the historical and contemporary barriers to wealth creation and its negative impact on society???. Site provides articles, both archived and new, and links to resources.http://www.racialwealthdivide.org/index.htmlEnglishUnited for a Fair EconomyThe Racial Wealth Divide Project2009-12-09T20:11:43.743ZThe Racial Wealth Divide Project2009-12-09T20:11:43.743ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Working Poorinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73547This article examines the relationship between the Iraq war and the U.S. economy and the subsequent effect on U.S. public infrastructure.http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0106-12.htmEnglishCommon DreamsHow the War Machine is Driving the U.S. Economy2009-12-09T20:11:46.878ZHow the War Machine is Driving the U.S. Economy2009-12-09T20:11:46.878ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--War--Economic Aspectsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73885Nationwide federation of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that advances practical, community-based solutions to homelessness. This Web site provides a vast array of information about homelessness for service providers and for the general public. Available resources include Background and Statistics, Policy and Legislation, Best Practi ... http://www.endhomelessness.org/EnglishhomelessnesshousingNational Alliance to End Homelessness2009-12-09T20:11:56.750ZNational Alliance to End Homelessness2009-12-09T20:11:56.750ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Homelessnessinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72981Samyn, Br. RickInformation regarding community supported agriculture, city farming and food security. EarthWorks is a great example of a successful inner-city sustainable agriculture project.http://www.cskdetroit.org/earthworks/Englishurban agricultureEarth Works Garden2009-12-09T20:11:30.894ZEarth Works Garden2009-12-09T20:11:30.894ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Community Gardensinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72533"Worldphilanthropists.org is a non-denominational, non-political organization designed to bring together on one site as much information as possible on the subject of philanthropy." This site aims to enable those inclined toward philanthropy, "to access the sources, tools and networks they need to achieve their charitable aims."http://www.worldphilanthropists.org/Englishphilanthropy; world philanthropyWorldphilanthropists.org2009-12-09T20:11:20.946ZWorldphilanthropists.org2009-12-09T20:11:20.946ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Philanthropy & Social Serviceinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73543Mattick, PaulThis is an article that examines the relationship between war and the national economy from a Marxian perspective.http://www.marxists.org/archive/mattick-paul/1959/war-economy.htmEnglishEconomics of the War Economy2009-12-09T20:11:46.709ZEconomics of the War Economy2009-12-09T20:11:46.709ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--War--Economic Aspectsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73441This is a succinct paper written by David Ellwood of Harvard University outlining the effects of social policy on low-income Americans.http://www.brookings.edu/papers/1999/11poverty_ellwood.aspxEnglishThe Brookings InstitutionThe Brookings Institution: The Plight of the Working Poor2009-12-09T20:11:43.517ZThe Brookings Institution: The Plight of the Working Poor2009-12-09T20:11:43.517ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Working Poorinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73277This comprehensive site gives information about nutrition and household food security along with resources and links.http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/nutrition/household_en.stmEnglishFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationspovertydietnutritionalFood and Nutrition2009-12-09T20:11:38.863ZFood and Nutrition2009-12-09T20:11:38.863ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Nutritioninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73271This site gives nutritional information about common herbal supplements, minerals and vitamins. Search for nutritional supplement by name, arranged alphabetically.http://www.seniormag.com/caregiverresources/glossary/glossary.htmEnglishSeniorMag.comSenior Mag: Supplement and Vitamin Definitions and Glossary2009-12-09T20:11:38.637ZSenior Mag: Supplement and Vitamin Definitions and Glossary2009-12-09T20:11:38.637ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Nutritioninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-76739AfricaManji, FirozeA newsletter about human rights in Africa. Exploring issues from women's rights and elections, to health care. This weekly Fahamu publication allows you to read articles, contribute your opinion, and download and listen to podcasts.http://www.pambazuka.org/en/about.phpEnglishFrenchFahamuhuman rightspan-AfricaPambazuka News2009-12-09T20:13:05.289ZPambazuka News2009-12-09T20:13:05.289ZfedoraAdminActiveRegional & Country Information--AfricaSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-76934Wattenberg, LauraInteractive graphs of baby name popularity from 1880 to present, based on data from the Social Security Administration.http://www.babynamewizard.com/voyagerEnglishnamesbabiesThe Baby Name Wizard: NameVoyager2009-12-09T20:13:12.172ZThe Baby Name Wizard: NameVoyager2009-12-09T20:13:12.172ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-77251Smith, JanAn illustrated guide with sections on computer basics, Windows, the web, spreadsheets, and databases.http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/index.htmlEnglishJan???s Computer Literacy 1012009-12-09T20:13:20.196ZJan???s Computer Literacy 1012009-12-09T20:13:20.196ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-76837SciDev.NetOffers current news about technology and science in developing countries. Includes original articles from SciDev and from other online sources such as Nature and Science.http://www.scidev.net/en/EnglishSciDev.Nettechnologiesdeveloping nationdeveloping nationsSciDev.Net2009-12-09T20:13:08.768ZSciDev.Net2009-12-09T20:13:08.768ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareScience & Technology--Science & Technology Newsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-77255Home and LearnFree courses and tutorials on basic computing, Microsoft Word and Excel, web design, CSS, Javascript, and PHP.http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/EnglishFree Computer Tutorials2009-12-09T20:13:20.344ZFree Computer Tutorials2009-12-09T20:13:20.344ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9826Public Agenda"Public Agenda prepares a broad array of educational materials that help explain policy issues to the public in a balanced and easy-to-understand way. Our guides offer a nonpartisan briefing on policy and polling -- including 'red flags' where poll results may be misleading; a digest of news, legislation, and studies; and research sources. We of ... http://www.publicagenda.org/Englishpublic opinion polls news politicsPublic Agenda2009-12-09T20:16:01.219ZPublic Agenda2009-12-09T20:16:01.219ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareLaw, Government & Political Scienceinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9914LeAnn Boardman"A site for parents to find themes and ideas for their children's parties. Each theme is set up to include ideas on 'how to' do the party themselves including invitations, decorations, cake, goodie bags, games and activities. "http://www.boardmanweb.com/party/EnglishPartyParty IdeasChildrenBoardman's Birthday Party Ideas2009-12-09T20:16:03.293ZBoardman's Birthday Party Ideas2009-12-09T20:16:03.293ZfedoraAdminActiveEntertainment & LeisureSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-54034Beyond Indigo is an online community that provides support to people who are grieving. It has chat rooms, grief tools and support, information about funerals and financial help.http://www.beyondindigo.com/EnglishKelasan, IncBeyond Indigo2009-12-09T20:07:28.346ZBeyond Indigo2009-12-09T20:07:28.346ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareHealth & Medical Sciences--Mental Healthinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-53993AfghanistanRevolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)This site belongs to the oldest political/social organization of Afghan women, struggling for peace, freedom, democracy, and women's rights in Afghanistan. The site contains a biography of Meena, founding member of RAWA, who was murdered in 1987 by agents of the KHAD (the Afghanistan branch of the KGB.)http://www.rawa.org/EnglishRevolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan2009-12-09T20:07:26.977ZRevolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan2009-12-09T20:07:26.977ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human RightsSocial Sciences--Gender & Sexualityinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-53990United States"Center for the Book affiliates carry out the national Center's mission in their local areas, sponsor programs that highlight their area's literary heritage and call attention to the importance of books, reading, literacy and libraries."http://www.read.gov/cfb/EnglishLibrary of Congressbooksreadinglibrariesliteracybooklistsauthor webcastsclassic booksThe Center for the Book in the Library of Congress2009-12-09T20:07:26.824ZThe Center for the Book in the Library of Congress2009-12-09T20:07:26.824ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--LiteracyArts & Humanities--Librariesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-4981Children Now"A nonpartisan policy and advocacy organization for children."http://www.childrennow.org/EnglishIssuesAdvocacyPolicyEducationChildren Now2009-12-09T20:06:08.803ZChildren Now2009-12-09T20:06:08.803ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-4983Donna Dolezal ZelzerResources for parents, both current and expecting. There is an emphasis on alternative childbirthing practices, such as the use of midwifes and doulas. There is a good index of information on children's health and safety, as well as fun resources online for kids.http://www.moonlily.com/parents/EnglishPregnancyHealthFamiliesAdoptionNanny's Place for Parents2009-12-09T20:06:09.504ZNanny's Place for Parents2009-12-09T20:06:09.504ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67802"Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers." This site includes news and statistics relevant to world hunger issues, as well as information on contacting legislators.http://www.bread.org/EnglishBread for the World Institutenutritionglobal hungerpovertyBread for the World2009-12-09T20:09:14.403ZBread for the World2009-12-09T20:09:14.403ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Food Reliefinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67832The United States Department of Agriculture provides a list of online food assistance links. According to their site, "food assistance programs increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition."http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navid=FOOD_ASSISTANCE&parentnavid=FOOD_NUTRITION&navtype=RTEnglishUnited States Department of AgriculturepovertyUSDA: Food and Nutrition2009-12-09T20:09:15.345ZUSDA: Food and Nutrition2009-12-09T20:09:15.345ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Nutritioninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67826Dennis, Steve A.Not for profit organizations geared toward "providing food and related supplies for emergency use and for longer term projects to improve food security." Includes a newsletter, list of projects currently supported, and success stories of past projects from around the world.http://www.hungerplus.org/EnglishHunger Plus, Incorporatedpovertynutritionfood securitysustainable developmentoutreachDehydrated foodsHunger Plus, Inc.2009-12-09T20:09:15.182ZHunger Plus, Inc.2009-12-09T20:09:15.182ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Food Reliefinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67575This site is a continuously updated collection of activism-related news stories from across the web. Topix.net uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to sort incoming news stories from thousands of internet sources into various categories.http://www.topix.net/news/activismEnglishtopix.netactivistcivil rightsequal rightsanimal rightsenvironmentalismwomen's rightsgay rightsTopix.net: Activism News2009-12-09T20:09:05.878ZTopix.net: Activism News2009-12-09T20:09:05.878ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Sciences NewsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-34081The Interagency Federal Child Care Council"A new web site designed to bring all of the Federal agency resource about child care together in one place. You will be able to find Federal funding sources, keep up to date on safety alerts, find and share promising practices and much more."http://www.childcare.gov/EnglishGeneral Services Administration Office of Child CareChildcare.gov2009-12-09T20:04:40.650ZChildcare.gov2009-12-09T20:04:40.650ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8482The mission of the Center is: "To advance the ability of people with disabilities to achieve their life objectives through the use of communication, computer and information technologies." It is a research, development and resource center affiliated with the engineering department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Main sections of the site ar ... http://trace.wisc.edu/EnglishUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonAdaptive TechnologiesAssistive TechnologiesTrace Research and Development Center2009-12-09T20:15:29.268ZTrace Research and Development Center2009-12-09T20:15:29.268ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesEducation--Special Educationinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8381Empowerment ResourcesThis site offers "quick links to over 300 of the best Green empowerment resources on the Internet as well as over 320 good empowerment resource books (most discounted 20-30%) and over 70 links on over 24 topics related to personal growth, social change, and ecology." The site includes an on-line bookstore.http://www.EmpowermentResources.com/EnglishGreensConsciousness-raisingPersonal GrowthEcologySocial ChangeEmpowerment Resources for Personal Growth, Social Change and Ecology2009-12-09T20:15:27.789ZEmpowerment Resources for Personal Growth, Social Change and Ecology2009-12-09T20:15:27.789ZfedoraAdminActiveScience & Technology--Environmental Sciences & EcologySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfareinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9399Youth Service AmericaSERVEnet has a database tool called "Volunteer Now!" that was produced to match the skills and interests of volunteers with nonprofits and organizations that need volunteers, as well as serve as a resource for these organizations.http://servenet.org/Englishvolunteer opportunitiescommunity serviceSERVEnet2009-12-09T20:15:51.380ZSERVEnet2009-12-09T20:15:51.380ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Philanthropy & Social Serviceinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8470Richard WandermanSite features articles and essays on learning disabilities and the use of aids, technologies and strategies to help those with LD. Links to related Web sites, free newsletter.http://www.ldresources.org/EnglishLD Resourcesadaptive technologiesassistive technologiesLD Resources2009-12-09T20:15:29.116ZLD Resources2009-12-09T20:15:29.116ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesEducation--Special Educationinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6586Michael C. KearlA very thorough resource which categorically considers information related to seniors (demographics, biology, sociology, psychology, politics, etc???). It provides a lot of links as well as text to introduce these links.http://WWW.Trinity.Edu/~mkearl/geron.htmlEnglishsenior elders elderlySocial Gerontology & the Aging Revolution2009-12-09T20:08:45.600ZSocial Gerontology & the Aging Revolution2009-12-09T20:08:45.600ZfedoraAdminActiveReference--Census Data & DemographicsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Seniorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67266Vegan Outreach is a non-profit organization that "is dedicated to reducing animal suffering by promoting a vegan lifestyle." Included in the site are resources for advocacy such as the Adopt-a-College program, and downloadable publications relevant to vegan living.http://www.veganoutreach.org/index.htmlEnglishanimal rightsVegan Outreach2009-12-09T20:08:55.767ZVegan Outreach2009-12-09T20:08:55.767ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Animal Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6393AsiaAfricaBest Buddies International, Inc.Best Buddies is dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become friends. Through their site, you can learn about programs in which you can participate. A list of places on the internet to find more information about intellectual and developmental disabilities is also available.http://www.bestbuddies.org/Englishdevelopmental disabilitiesintegrated employmentBest Buddies Citizense-Buddiesintellectual disabilitiesBest Buddies2009-12-09T20:08:41.563ZBest Buddies2009-12-09T20:08:41.563ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesBusiness & Economics--Non-Profit Organizationsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6371Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International provides a variety of information about violations of human rights around the world. You can read detailed reports on human rights violations and you can read about campaigns that have been launched to put an end to those injustices.http://www.amnesty.org/EnglishAmnesty International External Country Reports2009-12-09T20:08:40.910ZAmnesty International External Country Reports2009-12-09T20:08:40.910ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67258Johnson, AmyWith a focus on "building strong alternative families," this site is a resource for same-sex couples raising children. There are informative sections regarding creating a family, spiritual and legal issues, and a collection of articles from the queer community relevant to family life. There is also a large marketplace of books and other goods tha ... http://www.ourworldtoo.com/EnglishOur World Too: The Ultimate Gay and Lesbian Parenting Resource2009-12-09T20:08:55.351ZOur World Too: The Ultimate Gay and Lesbian Parenting Resource2009-12-09T20:08:55.351ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6408PETAContains useful information on animal rights issues, including research projects and results, investigations and rescues, fact sheets on animal-related topics, excerpts from PETA publications, an animal cruelty-free shopping guide, recipes, and the organization itself.http://www.peta.org/index.aspEnglishPETAAnimal Rightscruelty to animalsPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals2009-12-09T20:08:41.729ZPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals2009-12-09T20:08:41.729ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Animal Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6367United StatesNational Coalition for the HomelessA national advocacy network committed to "ending homelessness. Provides facts about homelessness, references to research materials, a directory to homeless/housing organizations, the NCH newsletter and calendar, and information about legislation and policy.http://www.nationalhomeless.org/EnglishNational Coalition for the Homelessteen homelessnesshomelessnesspovertyhousingAmerican homelesscivil rightscivil rightNational Coalition for the Homeless2009-12-09T20:08:40.835ZNational Coalition for the Homeless2009-12-09T20:08:40.835ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Homelessnessinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67265This is a site operated by the United States Department of Agriculture. It seeks to educate the public on the "improved animal care and use in research, testing and teaching."http://riley.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=3EnglishUnited States Department of Agricultureanimal rightsAnimal Welfare Information Center2009-12-09T20:08:55.691ZAnimal Welfare Information Center2009-12-09T20:08:55.691ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Animal Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67260"AWI is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1951 to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted upon animals by humans." The site includes updated news stories covering animal rights issues, as well as a link to their lobbying organization, the Society for Animal Protective Legislation (SAPL).http://www.awionline.org/EnglishAnimal Welfare Instituteanimal testinganimal crueltyAnimal Welfare Institute2009-12-09T20:08:55.506ZAnimal Welfare Institute2009-12-09T20:08:55.506ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Animal Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-84308UNOSATEuropean Commission Joint Research Centre"Provides near real-time alerts about natural disasters around the world and tools to facilitate response coordination, including media monitoring, map catalogues and Virtual On-Site Operations Coordination Centre."http://www.gdacs.org/res:ipl-84308EnglishOffice for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairshumanitariandisastercyclonecyclonesdisastersvolcanovolcanoeshurricanehurricanesfloodfloodsearthquakesearthquaketsunamitsunamisgdacsGlobal Disaster Alert and Coordination System2010-09-13T20:38:58.654ZGlobal Disaster Alert and Coordination System2010-09-13T20:38:58.654ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Public SafetyScience & Technology--Earth Sciencesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8458Closing the Gap, Inc.A commercial site, Closing the Gap is an organization that provides information about applications of computer technology in special education and rehabilitation. It publishes a reasonably priced directory of resources featuring thousands of commercially available hardware and software products and organizations that serve people with special needs ... http://www.closingthegap.com/res:ipl-8458EnglishAdaptive TechnologiesAssistive TechnologiesClosing the Gap2010-09-22T19:26:30.439ZClosing the Gap2010-09-22T19:26:30.439ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesEducation--Special Educationinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67804This site tackles the issue of hunger in America through a three-pronged approach: give help, get informed, and go local. Locations of local food banks, news that affects hunger and poverty in the United States, and ways to make donations can all be found here. On the homepage there is also a "Food Waste Counter" that is a running tally of the am ... http://feedingamerica.org/res:ipl-67804EnglishAmerica's Second Harvestnutritionfood bankfood securityAmerica's Second Harvest2010-09-22T19:25:28.927ZAmerica's Second Harvest2010-09-22T19:25:28.927ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Food Reliefinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73465This report outlines the economic conditions contributing to child poverty in rural America. Included are specific examples, demographics, facts and statistics. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the report.http://www.savethechildren.org/publications/usa/voices.pdfres:ipl-73465EnglishSave the Children USAUnited Statespoorunderprivilegedsocial issuesAmerica???s Forgotten Children: Child Poverty in Rural America2010-09-22T19:25:43.261ZAmerica???s Forgotten Children: Child Poverty in Rural America2010-09-22T19:25:43.261ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Childreninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-77253Vines, RoseGuides to basic computing, Windows, the Internet, security, databases, and applications from an Australian computer journalist.http://www.geekgirls.com/articlesres:ipl-77253EnglishGeekgirl???s Plain-English Computing2010-09-22T19:25:52.192ZGeekgirl???s Plain-English Computing2010-09-22T19:25:52.192ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73468This site explores the effects of domestic policy on the issue of child poverty in different countries. Site includes graphs and statistics.http://sparkaction.org/node/577res:ipl-73468EnglishConnect for KidsChoosing Child Poverty2010-09-22T19:25:43.337ZChoosing Child Poverty2010-09-22T19:25:43.337ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Childreninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73442???This testimony was presented by EPI economist Heather Boushey before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Thursday, February 14, 2002.??? This testimony gives a framework for understanding how social policy affects low income Americans.http://www.epi.org/content.cfm/webfeatures_viewpoints_boushey_testimony_20020214res:ipl-73442EnglishThe Economic Policy InstituteEconomic Policy Institute: Viewpoints2010-09-22T19:25:43.183ZEconomic Policy Institute: Viewpoints2010-09-22T19:25:43.183ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Working Poorinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67815"Founded in 1970 as a public interest law firm, FRAC is a nonprofit and nonpartisan research and public policy center that serves as the hub of an anti-hunger network of thousands of individuals and agencies across the country." This site includes current news and analyses of hunger issues, lists federal food aid programs, and information on the C ... http://frac.org/res:ipl-67815EnglishFood Research and Action CenterPovertyFood Research and Action Center2010-09-22T19:25:29.011ZFood Research and Action Center2010-09-22T19:25:29.011ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Food Reliefinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72658IrelandThis site features information about a one hour documentary of the pathogen that was a main contributor to the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1850. A historical overview of potato blight as well as links and resources are given.http://kcts9.org/productions/hotpotatoes/res:ipl-72658EnglishKCTS television KCTS/Seattlepotato faminecrop diseaseIrelandHot Potatoes2010-09-22T19:25:41.681ZHot Potatoes2010-09-22T19:25:41.681ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Famineinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-5977Linda Chapman"Since 1995, TWHJ has been a point of presence on the web for psychotherapists and others who have experienced the devastation of traumatic experiences, including child abuse."http://www.twhj.org/twhj/index.htmlres:ipl-5977EnglishChild AbuseThe Wounded Healer Journal2010-09-22T19:25:14.952ZThe Wounded Healer Journal2010-09-22T19:25:14.952ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-84549Provides information on assisted living, nursing homes, in home senior care, Alzheimer's care, hospice care, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and independent living.http://www.assistedseniorliving.net/res:ipl-84549EnglishAssisted Senior Livingcaregivercaregiverssenior living facilitiessenior living facilityprivate senior caresenior mental health programssenior residential livingsenior neglectsenior abuseFrontotemporal DementiaVascular DementiaMild Cognitive ImpairmentMCIDementia with Lewy BodiesMixed DementiaParkinson's DiseaseHuntington's DiseaseNormal Pressure HydrocephalusCreutzfeldt-Jakob DiseaseCJDWernicke-Korsakoff Syndromesenior nurseAssisted Senior Living2010-07-19T20:57:30.003ZAssisted Senior Living2010-07-19T20:57:30.003ZfedoraAdminActiveHealth & Medical Sciences--AgingSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Seniorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-85156Faray, Marie ClaireGregory, JaneThis article provides a comprehensive overview of the main aims of the Million Women Rise (MWR) delegation of British women who attended the Third International Action of the World March of Women in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo.delegation, including why DR Congo was chosen and why women are being attacked in the DRC. Further, informa ... http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/advocacy/67405res:ipl-85156EnglishPambazuka Newsrapesexual molestationwomen's rightsPambazuka News: "Solidarity: Opposing violence against women: International Women???s Action for Peace and Human Security"2010-11-15T21:36:46.053ZPambazuka News: "Solidarity: Opposing violence against women: International Women???s Action for Peace and Human Security"2010-11-15T21:36:46.053ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--CrimeSocial Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Womeninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73467This document reports the status of child poverty in developed countries and explores the factors attributing to it.http://www.unicef-irc.org/cgi-bin/unicef/Lunga.sql?ProductID=371res:ipl-73467EnglishUNICEFUNICEF: Child Poverty in Rich Countries 20052010-03-01T13:53:53.734ZUNICEF: Child Poverty in Rich Countries 20052010-03-01T13:53:53.734ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Poverty--Childreninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-84355Weingarten, Charles AnnenbergThe website "explore" is "a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes." This site includes short films and photograph collections of issues including environmental causes, education, human rights, public health, animal welfare, spirituality and disabilities.http://www.explore.org/res:ipl-84355Englishhealth and human servicespovertyenvironmenteducationspiritualityworld cultureworld culturesAfrican danceAfrican danceswild dolphinwild dolphinschildren of Darfarhumpbackhumpbacksanimalanimalscultureculturesdiabilitiesdisabilityhuman rightsclassic AmericanapandapandasArctic photographArctic photographsEthiopiak-9 rescue dogk-9 rescue dogsAfricaPipeline BeachcheetahcheetahslionlionsCosta RicaAfrican landscapeAfrican landscapesHurricane Katrinamosquemosquesexplore2010-11-02T00:57:26.984Zexplore2010-11-02T00:57:26.984ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Philanthropy & Social ServiceSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesEducation--Teachers & Administrators--Lesson PlanningSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Animal RightsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-85160Elbagir, NimaThis article covers the rape victims' march in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that was held on 18 October. The resource is accurate.http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/10/17/congo.rapes.march/res:ipl-85160Englishsexual molestationwomen's rightsCNN: "Congolese rape victims march against sexual violence"2010-11-09T01:32:39.098ZCNN: "Congolese rape victims march against sexual violence"2010-11-09T01:32:39.098ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--CrimeSocial Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Womeninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-4997"Literacy.org at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, is comprised of" National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) and the International Literacy Institute (ILI).http://www.literacy.org/res:ipl-4997EnglishUniversity of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Educationilliteratehelp readinghelp to readhelp with readingreading helpLiteracy.org2012-11-30T16:31:34.973ZLiteracy.org2012-11-30T16:31:34.973ZfedoraAdminActiveEducation--Adult EducationSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Functional Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73538"Welcome to LINCS, a professional learning community for adult educators that provides access to resources, professional development, and a connected network of practitioners."http://lincs.ed.gov/res:ipl-73538EnglishU.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)America's literacy directoryliteracy informationhealth literacyliteracy researchliteracy publicationsLiteracy Information and Communication System (LINCS)2012-11-30T16:31:35.591ZLiteracy Information and Communication System (LINCS)2012-11-30T16:31:35.591ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Functional Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8783Tobin, MichaelThis site is aimed at understanding and improving all kinds of family relationships. Produced by experienced psychologists and includes articles on marriage, parenting, kids and teens, families, problems, coping with daily life. Deals with such topics as infertility, anorexia, divorce, suicide as well as everyday family problems.http://www.wholefamily.com/res:ipl-8783EnglishWholeFamily.comThe Whole Family Center2012-05-01T18:32:09.017ZThe Whole Family Center2012-05-01T18:32:09.017ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-11127United StatesRGK Center for Philanthropy and Community ServiceThe Virtual Volunteering Project provides resources to agencies that recruit and manage on-line volunteers, as well as to people who are on-line volunteers. Useful for anyone interested in utilizing technology to benefit their organizations.http://www.serviceleader.org/res:ipl-11127EnglishLyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at AustinVolunteerismVolunteer managementVolunteer Programsonline volunteeringcyber serviceonline mentoringteletutoringRGK Center for Philanthropy and Community ServiceLBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.ServiceLeader.org2011-02-08T01:49:10.124ZServiceLeader.org2011-02-08T01:49:10.124ZfedoraAdminActiveComputers & Internet--InternetSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareBusiness & Economics--Non-Profit Organizationsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6686Web Development Center University of VirginiaThis resource, found within the University of Virginia's Children's Medical Center, is a tutorial for children and parents. It provides information about what cerebral palsy (CP) is, what the causes of CP are, different types of CP, problems people with CP may encounter, equipment used by people with CP, and therapy techniques.http://www.medicine.virginia.edu/clinical/departments/pediatrics/clinical-services/tutorials/cpres:ipl-6686EnglishWeb Development Center University of VirginiaCerebral Palsymusclemusclesmuscle controlbrainbrain injuryinjurypediatricspediatricianconditionillnessmedicalCerebral Palsy2011-08-08T16:18:52.558ZCerebral Palsy2011-08-08T16:18:52.558ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesHealth & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Neurological & Neuromuscular Disordersinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-26488Childrens' Television WorkshopSesame Street Parents offers expert advice on a variety of topics to help raise happy and healthy children. Interactive flash story books on topics like going to the doctor help kids and parents work through day to day problems in a fun way.http://www.sesamestreet.org/parentsres:ipl-26488EnglishSesame Street Parents2011-02-11T18:58:29.712ZSesame Street Parents2011-02-11T18:58:29.712ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeFun Stuff--Fun Stuff Resources for Parents & Teachersinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10709Federal Bureau of Investigation"Provides guidance and procedures for safe and efficient methods of collecting, preserving, packaging, and shipping evidence and describes the forensic examinations performed by the FBI's Laboratory Division and Operational Technology Division."http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/handbook-of-forensic-services-pdfres:ipl-10709EnglishFederal Bureau of InvestigationLaw enforcementEvidence SubmissionsEvidence SubmissionEvidence ExaminationsEvidence ExaminationCrime ScenehomicidehomicidesforensicsFBI Handbook of Forensic Services2011-06-20T21:31:39.498ZFBI Handbook of Forensic Services2011-06-20T21:31:39.498ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Law EnforcementSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10036Good Money, Inc.Provides information about socially and environmentally responsible investing, consuming, and business practices.http://www.goodmoney.com/EnglishGood Money2009-12-09T19:49:55.459ZGood Money2009-12-09T19:49:55.459ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareBusiness & Economics--Finance--Personal FinanceBusiness & Economics--Finance--Investmentsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-13258Gilman, Dan J.Provides adaptive technology solutions for people with disabilities related to accessing daily information. Provides a basic overview of assistive technology, and links to companies and product descriptions for adaptive technologies.http://abilityhub.com/Englishaccessible devicesaccessible technological solutionsAbilityhub: Assistive Technology Solutions2009-12-09T19:51:26.515ZAbilityhub: Assistive Technology Solutions2009-12-09T19:51:26.515ZfedoraAdminActiveScience & Technology--CommunicationsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesHealth & Medical Sciences--Disabilitiesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-12676Disability Resources, inc.This resource has very useful information on disabilities, how to find out more about them and how to use libraries to assist people with any type of disability.http://www.disabilityresources.org/DRMlibs.htmlEnglishDisabilityLibrariansLibrarysDisabilitiesDisability Resources' Librarians' Connections2009-12-09T19:51:09.539ZDisability Resources' Librarians' Connections2009-12-09T19:51:09.539ZfedoraAdminActiveArts & Humanities--Libraries--On the Job--Administration & ManagementSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Disabilitiesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-13011Dark Horse Multimedia Inc.Easy to read, fact-based narratives about well-known crimes and criminals throughout history. Includes crime stories and stories about gangsters, outlaws, gunmen, serial killers, terrorists, spies, and assassins, as well stories of people who were wrongly charged and punished for crimes. Famous police officers are also included, as well as inform ... http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/index.htmlEnglishMurdersMurderersHomicideCriminalsGangstersOutlawsCrime FamilyThe Crime Library2009-12-09T19:51:17.975ZThe Crime Library2009-12-09T19:51:17.975ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Law EnforcementSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-12467Center for the Study of Political GraphicsThe Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) is an "archive that collects, preserves, documents, and exhibits domestic and international posters relating to historical and contemporary movements for peace and social justice." Online examples from the collection with full catalog records.http://www.politicalgraphics.org/EnglishProtest MovementsSocial JusticeCenter for the Study of Political Graphics2009-12-09T19:51:03.883ZCenter for the Study of Political Graphics2009-12-09T19:51:03.883ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareSocial Sciences--Ethnicity, Culture, and RaceSocial Sciences--Gender & Sexualityinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-13617Southern Poverty Law Center"The mission of Tolerance.org is to create a national community committed to human rights. Its goal is to awaken people of all ages to the problem of hate and intolerance, to equip them with the best tolerance ideas and to prompt them to act in their homes, schools, businesses and communities... Tolerance.org is structured for easy access to news, ... http://www.tolerance.org/EnglishGenderHateTolerance.org2009-12-09T19:51:34.646ZTolerance.org2009-12-09T19:51:34.646ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--SociologySocial Sciences--Ethnicity, Culture, and RaceSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-25174National Crime Prevention CouncilThis site presents safety tips for children of all ages. There are safety-related
activities and games with McGruff and his friends for kids 5-12 years old, tips
for teenagers and young adults on how to fight crime, and resource materials
for adults working with children and young adults.http://www.mcgruff.org/Englishsafety resourcesMcGruff.org2009-12-09T20:01:19.199ZMcGruff.org2009-12-09T20:01:19.199ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--CrimeHealth--Health Resources for Teachers & ParentsReference--OrganizationsHealth--Safetyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-7437Miscarriage Support Aukland Inc.Includes information regarding: Tips & Suggestions for Coping after Pregnancy Loss; Grieving after a Pregnancy Loss; Medical Information about Pregnancy Loss, Information for Partners, and more.http://www.miscarriagesupport.org.nz/EnglishMiscarriage Support Auckland2009-12-09T20:12:06.638ZMiscarriage Support Auckland2009-12-09T20:12:06.638ZfedoraAdminActiveHealth & Medical Sciences--Women's Health--Pregnancy & BirthSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family Lifeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-74141Bonyata, KellyKellymom.com offers breastfeeding support and information, including free, downloadable handouts. The site also includes information on parenting, when to start solid foods, nutrition for mom and baby, and post-partum depression. Searchable.http://www.kellymom.com/Englishbreast feedingattachment parentinglactationinfant feedingmother's milknutritionKellymom.com: Breastfeeding and Parenting2009-12-09T20:12:02.848ZKellymom.com: Breastfeeding and Parenting2009-12-09T20:12:02.848ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeHealth & Medical Sciences--Women's Health--Breastfeedinginfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-79889This is a searchable database maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture that allows users to search for information about the nutrient content of food.http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/cgi-bin/measure.plEnglishfoodnutrientsnutritiondietdietsfood growthfood productionagriculturalUSDA Nutrient Data Laboratory2009-12-09T20:14:10.653ZUSDA Nutrient Data Laboratory2009-12-09T20:14:10.653ZfedoraAdminActiveHealth & Medical Sciences--Nutrition & Diet--Vitamins & MineralsSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Nutritioninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-82437Hudson, PeterProvides a basic but comprehensive set of online typing instructions and activities.http://www.typing-lessons.org/Englishtypehome rowtyping ergonomicskeyboardkeyboardingkeyskeyPeter's Online Typing Course2009-12-09T20:14:56.828ZPeter's Online Typing Course2009-12-09T20:14:56.828ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer LiteracyApplications by Type--Productivity Toolsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-79852Your Rights is an "online guide to human rights law in England and Wales." Read the rights of children, protesters defendants, workers, prisoners and more, and get the latest information on legislation and lobbying efforts for individual rights.http://www.yourrights.org.uk/EnglishNational Council for Civil Libertiesequal treatmentcivil libertieslibertyexpressionlaborrightfreedomfreedomshuman rightsmental health actvictimswitnessesbereavedillegallegalitywork placeimmigrationlegal rightsYour Rights-UK2009-12-09T20:14:10.086ZYour Rights-UK2009-12-09T20:14:10.086ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Law--Non-U.S. & InternationalSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-79854"The independent advocate for equality and human rights in Britain, the Equality and Human Rights Commission aims to reduce inequality, eliminate discrimination, strengthen good relations between people, and promote and protect human rights" by consulting with private groups, initiating political policy change and engaging the public.http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/EnglishEquality and Human Rights Commissionaccessibilityrightprivacysecuritycivil libertieslibertyEquality and Human Rights Commission2009-12-09T20:14:10.176ZEquality and Human Rights Commission2009-12-09T20:14:10.176ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Law--Non-U.S. & InternationalSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-7088LawTek Media Group, LLC"Family law advice on divorce, child support, custody, visitation, alimony, etc." Includes interactive bulletin boards, chat rooms, a reading room and library, a state-by-state resource guide, and information for divorce lawyers. Searchable.http://www.divorcenet.com/EnglishFamily LawDivorceMarriageDivorceNet2009-12-09T20:10:34.359ZDivorceNet2009-12-09T20:10:34.359ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeLaw, Government & Political Science--Law--United Statesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-70059The International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX) is a global network of organizations that promote and defend freedom of expression. IFEX runs an alert service that monitors attacks on journalists, writers and others. Users can find current information on human rights abuses arranged by region. The website is available in English, French a ... http://www.ifex.org/EnglishSpanishFrenchCanadian Journalists for Free ExpressionpressjournalistjournalismmediaInternational Freedom of Expression eXchange2009-12-09T20:10:18.530ZInternational Freedom of Expression eXchange2009-12-09T20:10:18.530ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Political ScienceSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-70163Washburn, Sarah"The September Project is a grassroots effort to encourage public events on freedom, democracy, and citizenship in libraries on or around September 11. Libraries around the world are organizing public and campus events, such as: displays about human rights and historical documents; talks and performances about freedom and cultural difference; and f ... http://theseptemberproject.org/EnglishUniversity of WashingtonSeptember 11; September 11th; September eleventh; nine eleven; 9/11The September Project2009-12-09T20:10:21.182ZThe September Project2009-12-09T20:10:21.182ZfedoraAdminActiveArts & Humanities--Libraries--IssuesSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareReference--News & Current Eventsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-7296Links to databases that allow individuals to investigate data about the environmental impacts caused by industry on local communities. Provides means to search by city and state and find records of toxic pollution, hazmat permits, and civil lawsuits in the surrounding area.http://www.rtknet.org/EnglishOMB Watchtoxic wastepollutantpollutantspollutionenvironmenthazardhazardsfreedom of informationEPAhazardous wastedumpingpermitpermitslawsuitlawsuitsThe Right-to-Know Network2009-12-09T20:11:30.290ZThe Right-to-Know Network2009-12-09T20:11:30.290ZfedoraAdminActiveScience & Technology--Environmental Sciences & EcologySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareLaw, Government & Political Scienceinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-73530Explains what information literacy is and gives resources such as standards and guidelines to help educators comply with the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. Resources include a step-by-step implementation toolkit, links to related resources, news and events listings.http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/issues/infolit/index.cfmEnglishAmerican Library Associationlibrarylibrarieslibrarianacademic libraryacademic librarieslibrarianseducationinformation literacyACRL Information Literacy2009-12-09T20:11:46.318ZACRL Information Literacy2009-12-09T20:11:46.318ZfedoraAdminActiveArts & Humanities--Libraries--On the JobSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Information Literacyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-72479This site by the Garden Writers Association contains information about the grassroots program, Plant A Row. Gardening writers across the U.S. work in coordination with local emergency food services to encourage local gardeners to 'plant a row' to help alleviate hunger.http://gardenwriters.org/gwa.php?p=par/index.htmlEnglishGarden Writers Associationfood bankfood securityGWA Foundationgarden writer's associationsoup kitchenshungryFeeding AmericaPlant a Row for the Hungry2009-12-09T20:11:19.383ZPlant a Row for the Hungry2009-12-09T20:11:19.383ZfedoraAdminActiveEntertainment & Leisure--Home & Garden--General GardeningSocial Sciences--Social Issues & Social Welfare--Hunger--Food Reliefinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-30250United StatesThirteen/WNET New YorkProvides a perspective on cochlear implants and includes streaming videos (Real Player format) of individuals who are deaf sharing their views on cochlear implants and their perspectives on living with deafness. Site offers a fingerspeller player, sign language phrases and lesson plans for grades 6 through 12.http://www.pbs.org/wnet/soundandfury/culture/EnglishPublic Broadcasting Servicecochlear implant controversydeaf culturedocumentaryPBS Sound and Fury: Deaf Culture2009-12-09T20:03:24.026ZPBS Sound and Fury: Deaf Culture2009-12-09T20:03:24.026ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesHealth & Medical Sciences--DisabilitiesDeaf & Hard of Hearing Cultureinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-53643An information gateway to the many United Nations services and programs working towards women's equality and empowerment. Offers the latest UN news on women's rights, videos, publications, committees, and more.http://www.un.org/womenwatch/EnglishUnited Nationsinternational women's rightsviolence against womenfeminismWomenWatch: UN Information and Resources on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women2009-12-09T20:07:16.127ZWomenWatch: UN Information and Resources on Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women2009-12-09T20:07:16.127ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--WomenSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-53876United StatesFederal Bureau of PrisonsThe Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Finder allows you to search for federal inmates incarcerated from 1982 to present, using their identification number or first and last name. It also includes information about visiting federal prisons.http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/LocateInmate.jspEnglishUnited States Department of Justicejailincarceratedincarcerationstate prisonfelonymisdemeanorprison correspondenceInmate Locator2009-12-09T20:07:22.077ZInmate Locator2009-12-09T20:07:22.077ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Law EnforcementSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-54061BBCGathers profiles of infamous crimes and criminals and shows how forensic science helped to solve crimes. Profiles such criminals as Jeffrey Dalmer, John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, and Son of Sam, and cases like the Great Train Robbery, Watergate, and the Millennium Dome Heist.http://web.archive.org/web/20060315222116/http://www.bbc.co.uk/crime/caseclosed/EnglishBritish Broadcasting CorporationpoliceevidencemurderersBBC - Crime - Case Closed2009-12-09T20:07:29.702ZBBC - Crime - Case Closed2009-12-09T20:07:29.702ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Law EnforcementSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-5127National Criminal Justice Reference Service Online ServicesThis site is a service of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. It has information on corrections, courts, crime prevention, criminal justice statistics, drugs and crime, international justice issues, justice grants, juvenile justice, law enforcement, research and evaluation, and resources for crime victims. The site is searchable, and ... http://www.ncjrs.gov/EnglishNational Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of JusticeSociologyStatisticsGovernmentUnited StatesCriminalJustice Information Center of the NCJRS2009-12-09T20:07:04.363ZJustice Information Center of the NCJRS2009-12-09T20:07:04.363ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Law EnforcementSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-54507cugino, christineConnie SapinResource for adult basic education instructors. Includes instructional planning, trade books, and instructional strategies.http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/tradebooks/EnglishOhio Literacy Resource CenterLesson plansadult educationadult literacyadult basic educationABLEAdult Basic and Literacy Educationteaching strategiesEUREKA! AGORA--Assemblage of Great Online Resources for Adults2009-12-09T20:07:45.114ZEUREKA! AGORA--Assemblage of Great Online Resources for Adults2009-12-09T20:07:45.114ZfedoraAdminActiveEducation--Adult EducationSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Functional LiteracyEducation--Teachers & Administratorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-68890This site is a service of the National Fatherhood Initiative. Find a variety of resources on being a committed, responsible, and loving father.http://www.fatherhood.org/EnglishNational Fatherhood Initiativemen's issuesparentingFatherhood Online2009-12-09T20:09:49.855ZFatherhood Online2009-12-09T20:09:49.855ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeSocial Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Meninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-67892Christensson, PerAn alphabetic "dictionary of computer (and internet) terms with easy-to-understand definitions".http://www.sharpened.net/glossary/Englishvocabularytechnologyreferencetechnicalcomputingworld-wide-webGlossary of Computer and Internet Terms2009-12-09T20:09:16.212ZGlossary of Computer and Internet Terms2009-12-09T20:09:16.212ZfedoraAdminActiveReference--Dictionaries--GlossariesSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer LiteracyTechnologyinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9515Medicare Rights CenterThe Medicare Rights Center provides help and information about medicare. It wants to make sure that people receive the proper medications and health care that they are entitled to. This site contains educational materials, newsletters, answer section about medicare, and an issues and action section. The site is also available in Spanish.http://www.medicarerights.org/Englishmedicare answersmedicare issuesmedicare newsmedicare newsletterMedicare Rights Center2009-12-09T20:15:53.841ZMedicare Rights Center2009-12-09T20:15:53.841ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--SeniorsLaw, Government & Political Science--Law--United Statesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8826Publishers Group"A database of text information and photographs of 'Street Drugs' and frequently abused prescription drugs. This information is free to use by DARE or Police Officers or other educators."http://www.streetdrugs.org/EnglishStreet DrugsNarcoticsStimulantsHallucinogensDepressantsMarijuanaStreet Drugs2009-12-09T20:15:37.409ZStreet Drugs2009-12-09T20:15:37.409ZfedoraAdminActiveHealth & Medical Sciences--Alcohol, Drugs & TobaccoSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Crimeinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9778Siprelle, Lynn"A Domestic Renaissance being crafted by women and men who've chosen to stay at home to work and raise children, and are reinventing and reviving lost household arts. Resources for cleaning and crafts, health and thrift, childcare and elder care favor a traditional and environmentally friendly wisdom of the hearth. "http://www.thenewhomemaker.com/index.phpEnglishhomemakinghomemakerparentinghome economicshousehold managementThe New Homemaker2009-12-09T20:15:59.931ZThe New Homemaker2009-12-09T20:15:59.931ZfedoraAdminActiveE-ZineDailySocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social WelfareEntertainment & Leisure--Home & GardenEntertainment & Leisure--Home & Gardeninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9599Pediatric Health Alliance, LLC"A Resource for Parents by Pediatricians and Child Care Experts." Kids Growth offers information on parenting and behavioral problems, stages of development, and medical conditions. Visitors can participate in discussions on child health and development topics or ask questions of the "team of pediatricians and child care specialists."http://www.kidsgrowth.com/Englishchild developmentKids Growth2009-12-09T20:15:55.543ZKids Growth2009-12-09T20:15:55.543ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeHealth & Medical Sciences--Pediatricsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-8920Merrill, BetsyHughes, MikeJohns Hopkins Center For Alternatives To Animal Testing (CAAT)"Altweb is intended to foster the development of scientifically acceptable in vitro and other alternatives to animal testing. Alternatives are defined as methods which reduce animal use, replace whole animal tests, or refine existing tests by minimizing animal distress." The site offers news, articles, lists of periodicals, information about alter ... http://altweb.jhsph.edu/EnglishThe Johns Hopkins Universityanimal researchanimal experimentationAltweb: Alternatives to Animal Testing2009-12-09T20:15:39.363ZAltweb: Alternatives to Animal Testing2009-12-09T20:15:39.363ZfedoraAdminActiveHealth & Medical Sciences--Medical ResearchSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Animal Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-9705Disability Resources"Disability Resources is a nonprofit organization that monitors, reviews, and reports on resources available to people with disabilities. We disseminate information about these resources to libraries, disability organizations, health and social service professionals, consumers and family members ." Site includes a searchable database of resources ... http://www.disabilityresources.org/EnglishThe DRM Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet2009-12-09T20:15:58.271ZThe DRM Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet2009-12-09T20:15:58.271ZfedoraAdminActiveReference--Associations & OrganizationsSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesHealth & Medical Sciences--Disabilitiesinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-82774Provides a free online typing and keyboarding tutorial for all skill levels. Free registration required to save your progress. There are ten different languages with the appropriate keyboards you can learn with or even the Dvorak keyboard system. One exercise lets you type current news headlines for practice.http://www.typingweb.com/GermanKoreanChineseEnglishItalianJapaneseTurkishSpanishPortugueseFrenchFTW Innovations, Inc.typetypingkeyboardingkeyboardhome rowtyping speedWPMwords per minutegamesTypingWeb2009-12-09T20:15:02.615ZTypingWeb2009-12-09T20:15:02.615ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Literacy--Computer LiteracyApplications by Type--Productivity Toolsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6709Brad MargusThe A-T Children's Project Home Page was "created to provide physicians, research scientists, families and support providers with information about an inherited childhood disease called Ataxia-Telangiectasia." You can find answers to questions such as what A-T is, how it is inherited, and how to diagnose patients. Information about A-T's relevanc ... http://www.atcp.org/EnglishAtaxia-TelangiectasiaThe A-T Children's Project2009-12-09T20:08:51.338ZThe A-T Children's Project2009-12-09T20:08:51.338ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--DisabilitiesHealth & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Genetic Disordersinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-6333Social Security AdministrationThis site tells you all you need to know about Social Security Administration in the United States. There are social security forms, frequently asked questions and information about how to contact the administration. There is also an option for viewing the site in Spanish.http://www.ssa.gov/EnglishSpanishSocial Security AdministrationGovernment AgenciesUnited StatesSocial Security Online2009-12-09T20:08:40.156ZSocial Security Online2009-12-09T20:08:40.156ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Government--US Federal GovernmentSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Seniorsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-10658Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsThis website contains the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted and proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948 in Paris, France. "At present, there are 437 different translations of UDHR, available in HTML and/or PDF format. "http://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Pages/Introduction.aspxres:ipl-10658Englishudhrhuman rightsdeclarationUnited NationsUniversal Declaration of Human Rights Home Page2014-08-18T17:59:35.936ZUniversal Declaration of Human Rights Home Page2014-08-18T17:59:35.936ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human RightsLaw, Government & Political Science--Political Science--Documents--Philosophicalinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-4909Izenberg, NeilKidsHealthInformation about children's health, with specific sections geared towards children, parents, and practitioners. Contains information on issues such as: child behavior and development, nutrition, general health, surgery, and immunizations.http://kidshealth.org/index.htmlres:ipl-4909EnglishThe Nemours FoundationfitnessmedicinemedicationimmunizationdiseasediseasesillnessillnessesJRAjuvenile rheumatoid arthritisarthritisgrowthgrowth and developmentpregnancynewbornsinfantinfantsfirst aidsafetydoctordoctorshospitalhospitalsinfectioninfectionsmedicalKidsHealth2010-09-22T19:25:00.156ZKidsHealth2010-09-22T19:25:00.156ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Parenting & Family LifeHealth & Medical Sciences--Pediatricsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-84206An "international non-governmental organization that supports human rights learning," the website contains 3,000 full-text guides, curricula, textbooks, bibliographies, treaties, and more.http://www.hrea.org/index.php?language_id=1res:ipl-84206EnglishHREAHREAhuman rightsIHLhuman rightslawlegal policypolicyconflictpoliticsfood aidwarfareprisoners of warinmatesdetaineesjurisprudenceNGONGOsHRBAhuman rights based approachHuman Rights Education Association2010-04-26T14:16:56.590ZHuman Rights Education Association2010-04-26T14:16:56.590ZfedoraAdminActiveLaw, Government & Political Science--Law--Non-U.S. & InternationalSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Human Rightsinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-84313Google Inc.Provides information on the earthquake response efforts in Haiti.http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/res:ipl-84313Englishhumanitarian aidseismicHaiti disaster responseHaiti disaster reliefGoogle Crisis Response - Haiti2010-06-17T19:02:07.971ZGoogle Crisis Response - Haiti2010-06-17T19:02:07.971ZfedoraAdminActiveSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Public SafetyScience & Technology--Earth SciencesRegional & Country Information--Caribbeaninfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-85034AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of theNews stories and background information on Congo, covering the civil war and rebel movement, international peacekeeping efforts, AIDS/HIV, violence against women, and related topics. Includes video clips, analysis, and related links. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian.http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/congores:ipl-85034EnglishGuardian Newspapers LimitedConflictsCivil WarsAbuseHarassmentCongoWorld News: Congo2010-11-02T00:57:28.744ZWorld News: Congo2010-11-02T00:57:28.744ZfedoraAdminActivePoliticsNews - NationalOtherIrregularRegional & Country Information--AfricaSocial Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--WarAfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of theinfo:fedora/col:genres:ipl-85045LillyDiabetes.com provides information on diabetes itself and living with diabetes, including everything from risks for diabetes to recipes for those with diabetes. The site is extremely user-friendly, even including a handy dictionary of diabetes-related terms. Available in Spanish and English. 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